Smallpox Epidemic Hits Braddyville Townwide Outbreak
Des Moines reports Braddyville in Page County endures a severe smallpox outbreak with up to 18 cases across 22 families. Iowa officials accuse the mayor of ignoring quarantine laws and failing to implement controls, prompting a state board order to enforce measures or face closure.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Braddyville
Page County
Missouri Line
Nodaway County
Missouri
Missouri State Board of Health
Owa
State Board of Health
Sumner
S. J. Stann
Himy
Iowa
Mann
Iowa State Board of Health
Lowa
Billy Sunday to Speak Twice in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids today announces Billy Sunday will speak twice here two weeks from today with plans for an afternoon and an evening meeting. The committee met him at Union Station and will arrange venues, likely the city auditorium, for talks not yet described. Sunday travels to Des Moines and Iowa City on Monday, with Mrs. Sunday accompanying him.
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Cedar Rapids
Billy Sunday
Union Station
Iowa City
Sunday
Des Moines
Rock Island
Virden Funeral Held Wednesday for Mrs Love Virden
Funeral services for Mrs Love C Virden were set for 2 p.m. Wednesday from the C W Virden home, with Rev Frank Cole of First Methodist and Rev J B Johnson of St Pauls Methodist officiating. Pallbearers, longtime county residents, included T H Filkins D B M Dierdorf W J Totehkiss Charles Marston J L Beale and Henry Butterfield. Interment followed at Waterloo Cemetery south of the city where many pioneer settlers rest.
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Love C. Virden
C. W. Virden
Scrofula Hereditary Blood Poison Cited as Cure Claim
An advertisement describes scrofula as a hereditary disease with glandular swelling and ulcers affecting the neck and skin. It promotes S S S as a blood purifier that cleanses the circulation, aids blood formation, and strengthens vitality, offering free literature from EE Swift Specific Co of Atlanta.
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S.S.S
EE Swift Specific Co
Atlanta, Ga
Clark assured of speakership in next Congress
Chicago dispatch says Champ Clark of Missouri will be the next House speaker after pledges from 160 Democrats, giving a 227 member Democratic caucus and 114 votes needed for choice. Republicans discuss leadership with Cannon a potential minority leader and several names floated as possible successors.
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Chicago
Champ Clark
Missouri
House of Representatives
Chicago Tribune
Washington
Clark
House
Cannon
Madison
Kansas
Walter Smith
Laws
Mehholas Longworth
Foley Kidney Pills Praise from S Parsons of Battle Creek Mich
An endorsement from S Parsons of Battle Creek Michigan claims Foley Kidney Pills cured a severe kidney and bladder ailment, back ache, and urinary irregularities. The testimonial mentions steady use eliminating all troubles and gives high recommendation, with Wangler Bros and H W Tageart noted.
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S. Parsons
Battle Creek
Mich
Wangler Bros
H. Ww. Tageart
Explosion Kills Fourteen Miners at Jumbo Mine
At Antlers Oklahoma on November 28 a gas explosion killed or entombed fourteen miners at the Jumbo mine north of town. Five bodies recovered, names listed as J W Carpenter Richard Palmer Charles Self William Brown W Z Jones. Nine men trapped 290 feet below, officials say all died. Cause believed gas ignition from miner lamps. The mine owned by Choctaw Asphalt Co of St Louis.
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Antlers
Okla
Here
J. W. Carpenter
Richard Palmer
Charles Self
William Brown
W. Z. Jones
Thomas
Choctaw Asphalt Company of
St. Louis
Y.M.C. A League Basketball Scores and Standings
Last night in the U A C A basketball league Team 2 beat Team 4 10 to 2, and Team 2 also defeated Team 6 7 to 0. Team 3 defeated Team 1 10 to 4, while Team 6 beat Team 7 14 to 11. Standings follow.
Mayor Explains Waterloo Growth Boosters
In a letter to R L Dunlap of Iowa City, Waterloo Mayor Rector outlines four reasons for the city’s rapid growth. He says Waterloo spends nothing on municipal advertising beyond street projects, commercial groups attract factories, three up-to-date newspapers constantly praise Waterloo, and every resident is a booster, creating a winning combination.
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Rector
R. L. Dunlap
Iowa City
Commercial Club of
Waterloo
Dunlap
University City
Sunday party at Cedar Falls and college term open
Cedar Falls residents heard a Waterloo Sunday party at the Methodist church. The State Teachers College reopened for term two with enrollment day arrangements and new faculty member Prof. Geo W Muhleman arriving from Mendota. High school chapel praised the football season and urged winter studies. Other notes include a new football captain candidate and local student health news, plus several social visits and births.
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Specia
Waterloo
State Teachers’ College
Geo. W. Muhleman
Mendota
D. W. Fahs
J. O. Perrine
Henry Ibdlings
Day
Congregational Church
I C Sunday Boosters Organize
A large delegation of Tinoli Central employees plan to attend the Sunday meeting at the tabernacle with a banner reading Tinoli Central Railroad Booster Club. A band is being sought for the march but not yet secured. North Waterloo sentiment suggests 400 to 600 men will attend tomorrow evening.
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Tiinoli Central
Tabernacle
T Tinoli Central Railroad Booster Club
North
Waterloo
Sunday Protests Booze with Open Saloon Visit Tour
Evangelist Billy Sunday spoke in Des Moines and Iowa City in a campaign against liquor, delivering fiery lectures to crowds of around 3,000 in Des Moines and over a thousand students in Iowa City. The Register and Leader described his clash with alcohol advocates, noting his aggressive rhetoric and dramatic stage presence. Sunday's stop was part of a broader Citizens' league effort against saloons, with more speakers planned.
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Evangelist Sunday
Des Moines
the Register and Leader
Billy
Big
Citizens’ League
Iowa City
Syrian Man Struck on Black Hawk Bridge Falls Into Creek
Yesterday at around 5 30 p m George Hadad a Syrian was struck by a Galloway car on the Black Hawk bridge and knocked into the creek. His feet broke through two and a half inches of ice. A trolley rope was lowered for his pull up but he refused to grab it. A street car employee climbed a pole and tied the rope to his wrist before pulling him to safety. Hadad was injured.
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George Hadad
Black Hawk Bridge
Hadad
Cure for scalp humor praised by Iowa mother
A five year old girl recovered from a severe scalp humor after measles using Cuticura Soap Ointment and following directions. The family reports hair regrowth and quality. Chas Bellbrencer Amana Iowa shares the testimonial dated November 8 1909 and notes Cuticura products sold worldwide by Potter Drv & Chem Corp Boston.
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Chas. Bellbrencer
Amana
Iowa
Potter Dive & Chem. Corp
Lake Propa
Calumbua Ave
Boston
Mas
Pedestrian Struck on Bridge by Motorman
A pedestrian crossing the bridge along a direct route to town from Westfield was not seen by the motorman until almost upon him. The injuries were not severe and no serious consequences are expected.
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Westfield
Half Hour to Reach New York in Judge Battle
Judge Caldwell altered the eastbound rail schedule this morning and gave Thomas Tyler thirty minutes to return to New York or attempt an initial escape from the city. Tyler, claiming to hail from the effete east, was accused of drunkenness during Billy Sunday’s visit. William Van Rossen of Des Moines pleaded intoxication and received three days on the streets in lieu of cash. John Martin faced the same charge and was treated similarly. C H McCary complained against Joe King for wrecking fodder with cattle. King’s $10 fine was suspended pending settlement, which the two men quickly made, ending with them as friends.
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John Martin
C. H. McCary
Joe King
King
McCary
Household cough remedy recipe using Pinex and sugar syrup
A home made cough syrup method mixes one pint granulated sugar with warm water to create a syrup, then adds 214 ounces of Pinex to fill a pint bottle. The result allegedly matches store bought syrups in strength, tastes pleasant, acts as a mild laxative, and claims rapid relief within 24 hours for severe coughs. It is promoted as superior and widely used in the US and Canada with a satisfaction guarantee.
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United States
Canada
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
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